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RTÉ News
01-06-2025
- Automotive
- RTÉ News
Alex Dunne stays top of F2 standings after fifth place finish in Barcelona
Ireland's Alex Dunne (Rodin Motorsport) continues to lead the FIA Formula 2 championship, the main support class to F1 race weekends, after a fifth-place finish in today's F2 feature race in Barcelona. Dunne started the second race of the weekend in Spain in eighth place on the grid, following a three-place penalty for an incident in the free practice session in which he collided with Victor Martins. The Offlay teenager eventually finished fifth with Britain's Arvid Lindblad converting pole position into his maiden Formula 2 feature race victory, also giving his Spanish team Campos Racing their first win on home soil in the Championship. Dunne, who is part of McLaren's driver development programme, picked up a bonus point on offer for registering the fastest lap of the race. Up ahead Lindblad was never threatened, leading home PREMA Racing's Sebastián Montoya who finished second and MP Motorsport's Richard Verschoor in third, after a late safety car was withdrawn on the final lap. Dunne's fifth place came after his incredible drive in Saturday's sprint race, where he swept aside grid penalties to climb from the back of the grid in 19th place to finish second and take the overall championship lead after six rounds. The Offalyman did had wait to see if the race stewards took any retrospective action for an alleged yellow flag infringement late on in the feature race, but he was exonerated and kept his fifth place finish and with it, the championship lead. The 19-year-old sits atop the F2 series standings ahead of this month's Austrian Grand Prix on 87 points, three clear of Richard Verschoor with Lindblad a further five points back in third. Speaking after his astonishing sprint race second placed finish Dunne said: "I think we've seen over the past couple of weekends that the pace is more than there, but sometimes you just need to accept that you are where you are, instead of trying to go for more. That is something we need to dial in a bit more in the coming weekends"
Hindustan Times
25-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Alex Palou family: Who is Indy 500 winner's wife Esther Valle? All on children and more
Alex Palou held off Marcus Ericsson to win the Indy 500 on Sunday. With the victory, the 28-year-old became the first Spaniard to win the iconic American race. Palou is married to Esther Valle, and they share a daughter, Lucia. Esther Valle is a team manager from Madrid, Spain, deeply involved in the motorsports industry. She has worked with prominent teams, including Jota Sport (team manager), Teo Martín Motorsport, and Campos Racing (PR and Communications Manager). Her LinkedIn profile highlights her expertise in sports management, and she is fluent in Spanish, French, and English. Valle graduated from ESIC Business & Marketing School with a degree in Publicity and Marketing. Lucia Palou: Alex Palou and Esther Valle welcomed their first child, a daughter named Lucia, on December 4, 2023. Palou has spoken about how fatherhood helps him manage the pressure of championship pursuits. Ramon Palou: Alex's father, a Spanish national, was his mechanic during his karting days, learning mechanics to support his son due to financial constraints. He co-founded Palou Motorsport, which competes in Eurocup-3, with Alex in 2023.
Daily Mail
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Timothée Chalamet spotted chatting up mystery brunette in Miami after Kylie Jenner left for Met Gala
Timothée Chalamet was spotted laughing with a glamorous brunette in Miami on Sunday – hours before he made a solo appearance at the city's Grand Prix. But it wasn't girlfriend Kylie Jenner who had caught his eye but a dark-haired beauty who was part of a group seen piling into a car with him outside his Magic City hotel ahead of the race. Exclusive photos show the woman beaming at the French American actor as they made their way out of the luxury hotel where he had previously been staying with Jenner. Chalamet, 30, was without his 27-year-old girlfriend, who had cut short her own trip to Miami to fly to New York where she attended the Met Gala in a risqué monochrome dress alongside sisters Kendall and Kim Kardashian on Monday. A source told that Chalamet and his friends were given a police escort for the short trip to the Hard Rock Stadium where the race took place. Once there, a smiling Chalamet – who was wearing a $76.95 Red Bull racing replica t-shirt – was photographed being introduced to another pretty brunette in the shape of 20-year-old Campos Racing star Rafaela Ferreira. Chalamet, who was staying at the Magic City hotel in Miami, was spotted with a dark-haired beauty who was a part of his group as they made their way to the vehicle that would bring them to the Hard Rock Stadium where the race was taking place Campos, a Spanish subsidiary of Red Bull Racing, competes in Formula One's feeder league Formula Two and has made a habit of fielding winners, among them big-name graduates such as Lando Norris and Fernando Alonso. Unfortunately for sports-mad Chalamet, Red Bull's Max Verstappen failed to make the winner's podium, with the top prizes being taken by McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Norris, and Mercedes' George Russell. Once Jenner left Miami on Saturday, Chalamet spent the evening partying at restaurant Forte De Marmi until 4 am and , spent the rest Sunday, after the Grand Prix, on the beach with some friends. The actor has now returned to New York and spent Monday evening posting updates about the NBA playoff game that saw his favorite New York Knicks squeak a win over the Boston Celtics in the first of three clashes. Jenner, meanwhile, was showing off her enviable curves in a black Ferragamo gown with a lace corset bodice and a tweed skirt at the annual fashion bash which this year had the theme 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style'. Joining her at the shindig were sisters Kim, 43, who opted for a buttock-baring look by Chrome Hearts, and Kendall, 29, who picked a skirt suit by little-known British designer Torishéju accessorized with a hefty diamond necklace. Also at the event was her best pal Hailey Bieber – who was without husband Justin – and Anne Hathaway, Gigi Hadid and failed 2024 presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Exclusive photos show the woman beaming at the French American actor before she piled into a car with him Prior to his day at the Grand Prix, Kylie posted several photos of her in Miami that weekend - including one with her best friend Hailey Bieber who was also at the Met Gala Chalamet and Jenner have been dating since April 2023 and frequently make loved-up appearances, most recently during their trip to Miami where they were seen canoodling at the city's E11ven superclub on Friday night. A source told Page Six: 'They were having the time of their lives. It was a full-on dance party with nonstop energy and PDA throughout the night.' The smitten pair partied well into the early hours of the morning and appeared onstage with headliner Nelly when he put in an appearance at 4am. The insider added: 'During Nelly's "Dilemma," Jenner and her girlfriends were seen singing along while dancing in front of Chalamet—before Kylie cozied up next to him in their banquette.' Despite their closeness, the couple have never made a formal red-carpet appearance although they have been spotted canoodling at several high-profile events such as the Oscars. On that occasion, Chalamet – who was nominated for his role as Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown – walked the red carpet solo with Jenner sneaking in through a separate entrance before taking a front-row seat beside him. Kylie showed off her curves in a black Ferragamo gown with a lace corset bodice and a tweed skirt at the Met Gala, which this year had the theme Superfine: Tailoring Black Style Although he skipped this year's bash, he has attended the Met Ball before and co-hosted it in 2021 alongside Billie Eilish, Naomi Osaka and Amanda Gorman. Unlike Jenner, whose look is dependably glamorous, he put in an appearance in a high-low combination of a Haider Ackermann satin tuxedo and Cartier brooch paired with a pair of white sweatpants and scruffy Converse sneakers. Ackermann, who is a personal friend of Chalamet's later told Vogue of the ensemble: 'Whenever I visit America, I am always struck by the wonderful clash of uptown and downtown cultures, of music and sports, and all of this energy just mixing together.'
Daily Tribune
13-04-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Tribune
Marti Charges Through the Field to Claim F2 Sprint Victory
Pepe Marti delivered a sensational performance in the 2025 Formula 2 Sprint Race at the Bahrain International Circuit, coming from 11th on the grid to take a stunning victory. The Campos Racing driver battled through a chaotic race to finish ahead of Richard Verschoor and Joshua Durksen, with less than a second separating the top two. The race, part of the support action for the Bahrain Grand Prix, featured intense racing and a number of interruptions that shook up the order, including two safety car periods. Beganovic and Durksen Exchange the Lead Dino Beganovic, starting from second, quickly found himself in the thick of the action, passing pole-sitter Joshua Durksen on lap 11 after a bold move into Turn 4. However, Durksen wasn't finished, and a safety car restart on lap 18 allowed him to retake the lead from Beganovic. As the race approached its final stages, Marti showed his racecraft, making crucial overtakes to move into second on lap 22. In the final lap, he made his move on Durksen, powering past to take the lead and the win. A Tumultuous Race with Safety Cars and Strategic Pitting The race was far from straightforward, with multiple incidents bringing out the safety car. Sebastian Montoya triggered the first safety car on the opening lap, spinning out of contention at Turn 8, and Max Esterson's retirement on lap 16 brought out a second safety car, further complicating the race. Several drivers used the interruption to pit for fresh tyres, setting up a dramatic sprint to the finish. Full Results – F2 Bahrain Sprint Race Pepe Marti (Campos Racing) Richard Verschoor (MP Motorsport) Joshua Durksen (AIX Racing) Dino Beganovic (Hitech TGR) Oliver Goethe (MP Motorsport) Arvid Lindblad (Campos Racing) Rafael Villagomez (Van Amersfoort Racing) Gabriele Mini (Prema Racing) Leonardo Fornaroli (Invicta Racing) Ritomo Miyata (ART Grand Prix) The Rest of the Field Luke Browning (Hitech TGR) Amaury Cordeel (Rodin Motorsport) Jak Crawford (DAMS Lucas Oil) Sami Meguetounif (Trident) Victor Martins (ART Grand Prix) Roman Stanek (Invicta Racing) Kush Maini (DAMS Lucas Oil) John Bennett (Van Amersfoort Racing) Alex Dunne (Rodin Motorsport) Cian Shields (AIX Racing) Retirements: Max Esterson (Trident) Sebastian Montoya (Prema Racing) After a frenetic race, the F2 field will look to regroup for the remainder of the weekend, with the 2025 season set to deliver more excitement in the coming rounds.
